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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.66, 1,126.45 and 361.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.66, 1,126.45 and 361.51 is: 541.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.66 : 1,126.45 = 361.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.66/1,126.45 = 361.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.66x = 1,126.45 × 361.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.66x = 407,222.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,222.94/751.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.76

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